[Ontbirds] Belleville CBC results, December 27th

2019-12-30 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
, an immature Northern Goshawk (possibly 2), Chipping Sparrow, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and a smart looking leucistic (80% white plumage) Red-tailed Hawk that flew before a photo could be snapped by the compiler. This bird may be wintering in the area. Thanks to everyone who participated." Tom Whe

[Ontbirds] Spotted Towhee continuing, Prince Edward

2019-11-20 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
, but may become poor on extreme weather. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how

[Ontbirds] Harris's Sparrow continuing in Prince Edward County.

2019-11-17 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
or in the nearby brush. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http

[Ontbirds] Harris's Sparrow continuing - Prince Edward County

2019-11-14 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
Harris's Sparrow is showing well with juncos, in the shrubs with fruits opposite 31 Dorchester drive, Wellington. Tom Wheatley goldenwingbirding.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding

[Ontbirds] Harris's Sparrow, Prince Edward County

2019-11-13 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
drive. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca

[Ontbirds] 37 Sandhill cranes - Trenton

2019-11-12 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
I've just had 37 Sandhill Cranes flying west over the Bay Of Quinte at 8:38 am towards Presqu'ile/Cobourg . Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Black vulture, Prince Edward County

2019-05-15 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
Just had a Black Vulture flying out of Prince Edward point , flying NW with other Raptors towards Little Bluff. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports

[Ontbirds] Avocets - NO, Deseronto

2019-04-27 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
No avocets present in Deseronto from 6-6:25am Saturday. >From Hwy 401 , go south at exit Exit 570. Then right (west) onto hwy 2, then >left (south) onto Mill street to the end. Tom Wheatley goldenwingbirding.ca ___ ONTBIRDS is pre

[Ontbirds] Common GoldenEye X Hooded Merganser hybrid, Frankford/ Trenton

2019-02-18 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
of the bridge. It's best to view the area on Google maps before making a trip here. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Belleville CBC

2018-12-30 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
, Brown-headed Cowbird and a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.​ A special thank you to John Blaney for organizing the Belleville CBC for so many years, and assisting me with my first CBC as Compiler.​ ​ Tom Wheatley​ ​ ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow - Prince Edward County ( PEPtBO )

2018-08-16 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
. Drive South on Cty Rd 10 , then south again on Cty Rd 13 all the way to #6056. Park at Bird observatory Flag pole, then walk north on road for 40 paces, then face west and enter Pedestrian Walkway. No playback used. Possibly still gettable and nettable. NOT relocated at 11am. Tom Wheatley

[Ontbirds] NO - Laughing Gull, Wellington, Prince Edward County

2018-06-19 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
No Laughing Gull from 515-630 am this morning at Wellington beach despite a heroic solo effort. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

[Ontbirds] Laughing Gull in Prince Edward County

2018-06-18 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
it there tomorrow morning, hopefully someone will make the drive down. Directions: from the village of Wellington, go south on Beach street. Scan the beach , the lighthouse and the harbour. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Shorebird fallout - Tweed, Hastings County

2018-05-25 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
Hastings ebird list with song birds. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how

[Ontbirds] Snowy Egret - Prince Edward County

2018-05-10 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
eastwards for about 25 minutes via Waupous, then north on Kaiser Crossroads. Two large mudflats on east side of road. Prince Edward Point Spring Birding Festival May 12-21 - BIRDERS WANTED Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Fw: Possible Gyrfalcon - Presquile/Gosport

2018-03-10 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
Sorry for the late post, seen today at 11am From: Tom Wheatley Sent: March 10, 2018 12:31:32 PM To: Ontbirds ontario Subject: Possible Gyrfalcon - Presquile/Gosport Observed from Stoney Point Rd, which is on the east side of Presqu'ile Bay, but probably

[Ontbirds] Hooded merganser hybrid (photos) - Frankford, Hastings County

2018-02-16 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
village is 10 minutes north of Trenton @hwy 401. Take Hwy 33 north from hwy 401. For best viewing, drive atop the bridge over the Trent River, and go south into the Tourist Park. Follow the dam access road North along the river. The hybrid was seen about 100 m south of dam. Tom Wheatley

[Ontbirds] Hybrid Hooded Merganser not refound - Frankford

2018-02-13 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
Hi all I searched this morning in Frankford for the hybrid reported by Doug McRae. I did not relocate it, but it could still be hiding somewhere. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42728430 I was rewarded with incredible views of the Trent River, the shoreline trees had a "hoar frost" effect.

[Ontbirds] ?? Magnificent Frigatebird?? - Presquile/ Prince Edward County

2017-09-25 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
. I did not see this bird, just passing it on, and this sighting should be considered unconfirmed until more reports come in. Tom Wheatley wheatley...@hotmail.com ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial

[Ontbirds] Snow geese (blue phase), Belleville

2017-03-11 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
west from Albert College on Dundas Street and turn South in Wilkie Street (Westgate Lodge). Hastings County - "We are somewhere where you don't know where we are." Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OF

[Ontbirds] Worm-eating Warbler, Amherst Island

2016-07-04 Thread Tom Wheatley
perhaps a local birder can sort it out with another posting. These photos can be used without permission for any rare bird committee people. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Lawrence's Warbler variant (photo link), Hastings County

2015-06-20 Thread Tom Wheatley
without permission. Hastings County - We're Mostly Harmless Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca

[Ontbirds] Nelson's Sparrow's (photo link) Belleville

2014-09-30 Thread Tom Wheatley
Here is a link to a few photos from Monday morning of the 3 Nelson's Sparrow's at the H.R. Frink Center, north of Belleville. Two photo'ed, plus one seen. https://www.flickr.com/photos/94355719@N02/15214274098/ I have heard from a few birders that are making their way out there this morning,

[Ontbirds] 3 Nelson's Sparrows - Belleville

2014-09-29 Thread Tom Wheatley
are on the opposite side of the road as the Learning center. The birds were seen along the first 50 meters of the boardwalk. Due to work obligations,I am out of internet contact until tomorrow, when I can post some toe-tingling photos. Tom Wheatley

[Ontbirds] Mystery Goose (Greylag?)PHOTOS, Presqu'ile

2014-05-14 Thread Tom Wheatley via ONTBIRDS
I photo'ed this Goose today at Presqu'ile, it was with a family of Canada's at lookout 3 on the Owen Point Trail. From Owen Point at 6:22pm https://www.flickr.com/photos/94355719@N02/14188524084/ From Lookout 2 at 6:44 pm https://www.flickr.com/photos/94355719@N02/14001893859/in/photostream/

[Ontbirds] Peregrine Falcon, Belleville

2014-03-25 Thread Tom Wheatley
Quinte area residents should be on the lookout for a Peregrine Falcon that flew in from Prince Edward County, across the Bay Bridge, and into downtown Belleville at 5 pm today. A Double-crested Cormorant also flew west over the Bay Bridge (towards Presqu'ile?). Tom Wheatley

[Ontbirds] American Avocet: Cobourg Harbour

2013-09-02 Thread Tom Wheatley
, then south on Third street until you come to a pay car park ($2/hr) on the left side of the road, this will bring you to the Avocet beach on theeast side of the harbour. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented

[Ontbirds] American Avocet, Cobourg harbour: photo link

2013-09-02 Thread Tom Wheatley
downtown Cobourg tom wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how

[Ontbirds] American avocet, Cobourg Harbour, address correction

2013-09-02 Thread Tom Wheatley
West side of harbour, not east side. In downtown Cobourg, go WEST of City Hall, and south on Third Street. Apologies. Never Eat Soggy Waffles (North East South West) Tom ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Varied Thrush (link to photos) in Prince Edward County

2013-03-25 Thread Tom Wheatley
Hope this link works. If not please email me personally for photos. Apparently females of the interior show a paler back, if anyone wants to do a C.S.I. type of investigation on these photos. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8386/8588714401_ecf38881cf_m.jpg

[Ontbirds] Varied Thrush Prince Edward County

2013-03-24 Thread Tom Wheatley
Prince Edward County - Why Not? Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about

[Ontbirds] Northern Shrike in Prince Edward County

2012-11-18 Thread Tom Wheatley
Valley, then follow the signs to Point Petrie. Point Petrie is at the southwest corner of Prince Edward County. Not to be confused with the more popularly known Prince Edward Point, which located in the southeast corner of Prince Edward County. Tom Wheatley

[Ontbirds] Pine Grosbeaks at Vanderwater Conservation Area, North of Belleville

2012-11-17 Thread Tom Wheatley
of Belleville on HWY 37 for about 25 kilometers and watch for the signs. Tom Wheatley ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert

Re: [Ontbirds] 56 American White Pelicans at Mission Island Marsh, THUNDERBAY

2011-07-11 Thread Tom Wheatley
, Le Conte's Sparrow(heard), Yellow-headed Blackbird (once in May), Mourning Warbler (once in June). Great place for shore birds during migration. To access, go to the Mission Island Marsh web page. Parking $2 per day, Toilets free. Tom Wheatley